Memphis Holds Classic Mayoral Debate Melee

Twelve candidates showed up for a mayoral debate in Memphis last night, and as you can see in the photo, this included some crazies -- can you believe they let a black guy participate? Here was another candidate's epic closing: "I don’t know what I would do if I’m elected mayor of Memphis. [unintelligible] If I do get elected mayor of Memphis, well, there are some things I will do. I will go decriminalize marijuana and focus on the hard drugs, the real drugs, the junkies, keep them out of Memphis, and it’ll be a better place to live. And I would use The Pyramid. It’s not being used for anything. Well, let’s let Memphis take it for [unintelligible] — Let’s be known for something in the world. Let’s be known for having the best pot. It sounds like a good idea to me." Why not? [ Memphis Flyer ]